Karen Hester is a professional entertainer in Music and Theater. She has been the opening act for recording artists like Trace Adkins, and Ricky Van Shelton.

She has been featured in regional and national commercials and has been associated with theatrical productions both onstage and in consulting
positions. She currently performs paying tribute to Dolly Parton in her own shows, titled “Karen as Dolly”.

She travels throughout the U.S. and worldwide with performances in Sweden, Finland, Australia and aboard the Country Music Cruise. She recently performed LIVE on AXS TV’s show, “World’s Greatest Tribute Bands” in Hollywood, CA.

Karen’s professional theater experience includes performing at House of Blues, The Palace Theater, Celebration Music Theater, Blue Ridge Dinner Theater, Penns Peak and Legends in Concert. She has performed for several venues including business functions, church events, corporate conventions, casinos, and several charity events.